When patients of Dr. Jesse Hofer hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term dental hygiene encompasses much more than that. Your mouth’s health, including your teeth, has an important impact on your overall physical health. The National Institute ofContinue reading “The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health”
Dental Implants If you have recently dealt with an injury or disease that affected your oral health, there are options available to recover the smile you once had. You may even be able to achieve a better smile than the one you had. Dental implants make it possible to renew your smile if you haveContinue reading “Featured Blog & Articles”
Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have chronic bad breath there could be a number of reasons, including: The good news is, none of the causes of bad breath are serious, andContinue reading “DIY Cures for Bad Breath”
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by the doctor and our staff, for a healthier mouth and a smashing smile! Sesame Seeds These tiny seeds that you find in some Chinese andContinue reading “Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile”
It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are a few essential reminders to help your child begin the school year with a healthy smile. It never hurts to review the basics before theContinue reading “Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!”
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring the country’s workers and their contributions to the strength of our country as a whole. How Labor Day Started There is actually some debate asContinue reading “Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!”
Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital and healthy. Because cementum is below the gum line, it’s generally safe from the cavity-causing conditions that our enamel is exposed to every day. ButContinue reading “Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!”
It’s a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you’re chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery gob whole! It’s at this point you remember your mother warning you as a child that if you swallow gum it will stake a claimContinue reading “Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths”
Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, you can set the foundation for your son or daughter’s oral health later on in life. Here we are in the middle of the hottestContinue reading “The Dog Days of Summer”
Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for your son or daughter’s teeth. It’s essential to understand what your child will need from you when it comes to his or her oral healthContinue reading “When to Begin Dental Care for Your Child”
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